Obituaries 2009

2009 Obituraries

David Gruner Passes Away

A message dated 12/27/2009 was received from Sylvia Horais of the passing of David Gruner, as follows

I realize few of you ever met Jack's boys, Mark and David, but I wanted you to know that David died suddenly due to an accident. There is very little information available until after his sister gets the report from the County Coroner and that won't be for another 6 weeks. The only thing I know for certain is that he was asphyxiated and it was accidental. There will be a memorial service in L.A. for David but the details aren't firm yet.

He was born 1 November, 1957, and died December, 2009. He was the elder son of John David Gruner (Glen Gruner family) and enjoyed some success as a child actor. Later on, David earned his Bachelor's in English with honors and taught high school English for many years in the Los Angeles school system. He had recently pursued an advanced degree with the goal of teaching at the college level.

Sylvia

G-24-22 Constance Elliget Passes Away

The Daily Reporter
Thu Nov 12, 2009, 12:18 AM EST

Coldwater, Mich. - Constance “Connie” Elliget passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009, and will be missed by many friends and relatives. She was born in Coldwater on Dec. 13, 1927 to Elsie (Gruner) and Leo McQueen and graduated from Coldwater High School in 1945, and from Northwestern University with a bachelors degree in the psychiatric field.

In 1957, Connie married Maurice Elliget who preceded her in death in 1980. The couple shared an interest in flying and held an interest in a hot air balloon which was exhibited throughout the country. Connie was a licensed pilot in small aircraft. Connie had a career as a staff psychologist at the former Coldwater State Home. After retiring, she was active in the investment field, heading an investment club and working for investment firms in Coldwater. Connie was active with the Branch County Library, and the Tibbits Theater. She was interested in animals and the humane society.
In addition to her other many interest, she loved to travel and visited several countries in Europe, including a trip to the land of her ancestors, the former “Bohemia”, now the Czech Republic. Connie inherited an interest in her grandfather’s farm (the Edwin Gruner farm) and resided there for some time prior to her death. Survivors include a sister Dorothy (Jack) Deboe of Jackson and several nieces and nephews
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 at the Oak Grove Cemetery Chapel, Coldwater, with Dr. James C. Troust officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of service Friday, Nov. 13 at the Chapel.
Arrangements by the Gillespie Funeral Home, Coldwater. Memorials are suggested to the Presbyterian Church, Friends of the Library or the donor’s choice. Visit www.gillespiefh.com to leave a message or condolences to the family.
Submitted by: Marian Zang G-75-42

Mina Elizabeth Frye (G-75-313) Passes Away

MINA E. “Beth” FRYE, 61, of Bartlett, TN died peacefully at her home on Monday, May 18. She was born in Memphis, TN and was predeceased by her parents M. Edna and John Lloyd Frye, by her grandparents, Bertha Elizabeth and Joseph Fredrick Frye (who reared her), and by her brother Starr Fredrick Frye who died in Vietnam in 1970.

Beth attended Messick High School, Memphis State (now University of Memphis), Baptist Hospital School of Nursing, and graduated from Methodist Hospital School of Nursing. Although physical disabilities prevented her from working in that profession, she continued her love of the medical field by studying to be a medical transcriptionist and worked for Methodist Hospital in this capacity for several years.

Beth was best known for her sewing talents. Crafts were her passion, and she enjoyed creating doll, baby, and children's clothes, as well as making things for friends. For several years, she created heirloom christening dresses and other items for The Women's Exchange. She was a member of Raleigh United Methodist Church and was also known for her deep faith.

Beth is survived by her brother Thomas (Pete) Frye and his wife Dawn Frye of Rowlett, TX; a niece, Melanie of Rowlett, TX; a great-niece Kristina; as well as her housemate and friend, Janna Smith of Bartlett, TN. She leaves many other loyal friends. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 23 at Raleigh United Methodist Church. Because she donated her body to science, there is no funeral home in charge. Memorials may be made to Raleigh United Methodist Church or to research on sarcoidosis.

Published in The Commercial Appeal on 5/21/2009

Frye, Mina E. "Beth" View/Sign Guest Book

Submitted by Nancy G. with obit from the Commercial Appeal, Memphis,TN newspaper.